Da Lat
Vietnam · Central Highlands · 1500 m
Description
Da Lat (Đà Lạt) is a picturesque mountain retreat in Vietnam’s Central Highlands, known as the “City of Eternal Spring”. Situated at an elevation of around 1,500 metres, the city is characterised by its mild climate, pine forests, colourful flowers and French-inspired architecture. Da Lat is renowned for its romantic lakes and waterfalls, lively markets, and surrounding tea and coffee plantations. Blending natural beauty, Vietnamese highland culture and nostalgic charm with opportunities for hiking and canyoning, Da Lat is one of Vietnam’s most popular mountain destinations.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 2 to 5 days (optimal 3 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: January – February
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Crazy House (Hang Nga Guesthouse)
- Datanla Waterfall & alpine coaster
- Lang Biang Mountain
- Xuan Huong Lake
- Da Lat Night Market
- Tuyen Lam Lake
- Da Lat cable car & Robin Hill
- Truc Lam Zen Monastery
- Linh Phuoc Pagoda
- Da Lat Railway Station
- Bao Dai Summer Palace
- Da Lat Flower Garden
- Da Lat coffee farms & tastings
- Canyoning at Datanla Waterfall
- Cloud hunting & sunrise viewpoints
- Linh Son Pagoda
- Valley of Love
- Clay Tunnel (Da Lat Sculpture Tunnel)
- Van Thanh Flower Village
- Trai Mat Village
- Da Lat flower farms
- Maze Bar (100 Roofs Cafe)
- Elephant Waterfall
- Linh An Pagoda & giant Lady Buddha
- Prenn Waterfall
- Cam Ly Waterfall
- Golden Valley
- Cu Lan Village
- Pink Grass Hill (November - December)
- Da Quy wild sunflower season (October - November)
- Cau Dat Tea Hills
- Cau Dat cloud hunting & sunrise
- Da Lat Railway heritage train to Trai Mat
- Da Lat Cathedral (Chicken Church)
- Domaine de Marie Church
- Lam Vien Square
- Pongour Waterfall(Day trip)
Getting there
- Airports:
- DLI
- Train stations:
- Trại Mát